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Dark green foliage, upright tidy habit and masses of large single white flowers with yellow stamens in early winter make this popular variety of Camellia a well proven favorite in gardens throughout New Zealand.
Camellias prefer a slightly acid soil that is rich in organic matter. Setsugekka responds well to trimming after flowering and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out during hot dry periods.
Camellia Setsugekka is often used as a neat formal hedge up to 4m tall, or as a topiary subject on standards.
Camellias are native to Japan and China and represent longevity and faithfulness in their culture. White Camellia flowers signify loveliness and are an important floral component of Asian weddings.
